e2open Transportation Management
by e2open · Transportation Management (TMS)
Multimodal, network-based transportation management for global shippers and carriers.
Updated August 2026 · By the ERP Research Editorial Team · Independent and vendor-neutral.
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SAP
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NetSuite- Deployment
- Cloud
- Company size
- Mid-market, Enterprise
- Pricing
- Subscription (quote-based)
- Founded
- 2000
- Headquarters
- Addison, Texas, USA
Overview
e2open Transportation Management is a cloud-based transportation management system (TMS) that lets shippers and carriers plan, procure, execute, track, and settle freight across all major transportation modes — road, ocean, rail, air, and parcel — from a single application. It is one of several logistics applications in e2open's broader connected supply chain platform, which the company assembled in part through the acquisition of BluJay Solutions and Cloud Logistics. The TMS coordinates domestic and international shipments and is built to operate across multiple languages, currencies, and time zones for companies running global logistics operations.
The system is distinguished by its underlying logistics network, which e2open positions as connecting shippers to a large pool of carriers and trading partners. Core capabilities span order-driven load consolidation and mode selection, carrier procurement and rate comparison against contracted routing guides, rule-based exception management, real-time shipment visibility, and automated freight audit, settlement, and billing. e2open also offers a managed-services option (Logistics as a Service) in which its own logistics experts operate transportation on a customer's behalf.
The TMS integrates with enterprise systems through standard and custom EDI and API connections, allowing it to exchange orders, shipments, and settlement data with ERP, warehouse management, and other supply chain platforms rather than requiring a specific technology stack. Gartner has named e2open a Leader in its Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems for several consecutive years. Buyers should note that depth of fit varies by mode and that the platform's breadth carries a corresponding implementation and learning curve.
Screenshots & demo
Demo video from the vendor's YouTube channel.
Modules & capabilities
e2open Transportation Management covers 21 of 54 capabilities we track in this category
39%- Multi-carrier / multimodal rate shoppingRate comparison across carriersCore strength
- Carrier contract & negotiated rate managementSupported
- Freight bid / RFP and tender managementTransportation procurement servicesSupported
- Spot market rate accessNot evidenced
- Bring-your-own carrier accountsNot evidenced
- Rate benchmarking & market indexNot evidenced
“Not evidenced” means our research found no public documentation of this capability — the vendor may still offer it. Confirm on a demo.
Common use cases
- Planning and consolidating multimodal freight across road, ocean, rail, air, and parcel
- Procuring carrier capacity and tendering loads against routing guides
- Gaining real-time visibility into in-transit shipments and disruptions
- Automating freight audit, settlement, and billing
- Coordinating cross-border, multi-currency international logistics
- Outsourcing transportation execution via managed Logistics as a Service
- Connecting transportation data into ERP and warehouse management systems
Strengths & considerations
Strengths
- Network-based model connecting shippers to a large external carrier and partner base
- Single application spanning all major modes plus parcel, rather than mode-specific point tools
- Named a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems for multiple consecutive years
- Optional managed Logistics as a Service operated by e2open's own logistics experts
- Part of a broader connected supply chain platform spanning planning, global trade, and logistics
Considerations
- Breadth and configurability create a learning curve and can be complex for smaller teams
- Implementation can be lengthy; some reviewers cite stabilization over the first year
- Public pricing is not published; cost depends on scale, users, and modules
- Depth of capability varies by mode and configuration, so fit should be validated per use case
ERP integrations
SAP Store listing carrying the 'SAP Certified' credential; extracts/inserts data to power e2open supply-chain flows from SAP ERP.
Standard and custom API/EDI integration; no named connector evidenced.
Standard EDI/API connectivity; no named connector evidenced.
Connector details independently verified against vendor marketplaces and documentation; last checked 2026-08-11.
Pricing
Pricing is not publicly published and varies by scale of deployment, number of users, and selected modules. Contact e2open for a quote. Get an independent shortlist with pricing guidance below.
Technical & security
- Hosting
- Vendor-hosted cloud (SaaS)
- Compliance
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022
- Languages
- Multi-language (multiple languages supported)
About the vendor
- Founded
- 2000
- Headquarters
- Addison, Texas, USA
- Employees
- ~3,700
- Ownership
- Acquired by WiseTech Global (2025)
- Notable customers
- Ace Hardware, Carrier Global Corporation, Smurfit Kappa, Tropicale Foods, Biewer Lumber, Aspire Bakeries
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e2open Transportation Management — frequently asked questions
Which transportation modes does e2open TMS support?
It supports all major modes — road, ocean, rail, air, and parcel — for both domestic and international shipments within a single application.
How does e2open TMS integrate with ERP systems?
It connects to ERP, warehouse management, and other supply chain systems through standard and custom EDI and API integrations, exchanging order, shipment, and settlement data without requiring a specific technology stack.
Is e2open TMS cloud-based?
Yes. It is delivered as a vendor-hosted cloud (SaaS) application, part of e2open's broader connected supply chain platform.
Does e2open offer managed transportation services?
Yes. e2open offers Logistics as a Service, a managed option in which its own logistics experts operate transportation on a customer's behalf.
How is e2open TMS priced?
Pricing is quote-based and not publicly published; it depends on deployment scale, number of users, and the modules selected.
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